Chapter 2034: Chapter 2030: Sword of the Dragon Emperor
Tang Zhong never expected that the birth of the Blood Demon Realm would actually have such a significant connection with the Dragon Realm.
The Blood Demon Realm was formed from the rebellion of the Blood Dragon Lineage.
This happened fifty thousand years ago.
Conflicts between believers and non-believers grew increasingly intense.
Gradually, the non-believers became arrogant, sparking a dispute.
Then, a great battle ensued.
Within the Dragon Realm, one of the Eight Meridians — the Blood Dragon Lineage — comprised the non-believers.
They were naturally violent, looking down on others.
They believed that no matter what disaster occurred within the Dragon Realm, the people of the Dragon Realm could resolve it, and there was no need for any Lost Dragon.
Lost Dragons were considered garbage; if the entire Dragon Realm required a Lost Dragon for salvation, how could those dragons maintain their nobility?
It was impossible to make them appear noble.
Thus, such thoughts drove the Dragon Realm into warfare.
The Blood Dragon Lineage sparked this formidable war.
Among the Blood Dragon Lineage arose Xue Wuji, an extremist who launched the war.
To him, the so-called Lost Dragons were not true inhabitants of the Dragon Realm; they were inferior. These chosen ones had no need for such beings to save them.
The battle ignited on the brink.
Instantly, the situation in the Dragon Realm became chaotic.
The first to fall was the Thunder Dragon Lineage.
They were directly conquered by the Blood Dragon Lineage.
Next, the other Dragon Lineages followed suit and were conquered.
Eight Dragon Lineages, seven were captured.
Important figures were detained.
Others began to flee.
They escaped from the Dragon Realm.
After conquering the Dragon Realm, Xue Wuji immediately revealed his thoughts and renamed the Dragon Realm to Blood Demon Realm.
He was a non-believer, skeptical of the High Priest’s prophecy. Now that the Dragon Realm was conquered, he was curious to see what the Lost Dragon in the prophecies would be.
Then, the contents of the scroll reached the present.
Tang Zhong was completely shocked by the recorded events.
He truly never expected the story to unfold in this way.
It was truly astonishing.
He always believed the Blood Demon Realm was just the Blood Demon Realm, and the Dragon Realm was the Dragon Realm, with no connection between them.
At this moment, an elder awoke and said, "Finished reading?"
"Yes," Tang Zhong replied, turning to look at the elder.
"That’s all the content, since you understand, it’s good." The elder stood up and began organizing the scroll.
Tang Zhong remained silent for a long time, then said, "Elder, I have a question for you."
"Do you want to ask if I believe in the prophecy?" The elder turned to look at Tang Zhong.
Tang Zhong was stunned; that was indeed his question, but how did the elder know?
"Many people have asked this question. Almost all the Lost Dragons who arrive at this Tribe have asked," the elder said.
Tang Zhong found that whatever he thought, the elder already knew, and it seemed he had no secrets before this elder.
Yet after hearing this, he was curious: "Are there other Lost Dragons who came?"
"About a dozen came," the elder said.
"Where are they now?" Tang Zhong inquired.
"Dead," the elder replied.
"Dead?" Tang Zhong was a bit shocked. "Did they hear the prophecy and seek revenge on Xue Wuji?"
"No... they died of fright," the elder slowly explained.
Tang Zhong was stunned upon hearing this, never expecting the Lost Dragons had died in such a manner.
How could it be?
"How could they die of fright?" Tang Zhong truly couldn’t understand.
"Perhaps because they lacked the heart of a strong warrior. Whelmed with excitement, brought back by people from the Dragon Realm, and upon hearing what they were supposed to do, they died of fright one after another," the elder explained. "You are the first to hear about this matter and remain unscathed..."
Dying of fright?
Tang Zhong couldn’t believe what he heard, questioning if dying of fright was for real.
But soon he understood.
Dying of fright might very well be plausible.
Lost Dragons come from small worlds.
Upon hearing such major events, few can remain calm.
"So, I trust you," the elder continued.
Now his gaze focused on Tang Zhong, shining with light.
"I always believe the High Priest’s words are true. Actually, the prophecy you heard is incomplete; the true prophecy is that the Lost Dragon will discover the Sword of the Dragon Emperor and slay the world’s evil with one sword stroke. He will become the true sovereign," the elder said slowly.
Tang Zhong heard these words but couldn’t understand their meaning.
"What is the Sword of the Dragon Emperor?" Tang Zhong asked.
"The Sword of the Dragon Emperor is a legendary sword of the Dragon Realm, a sword of our Dragon Realm ancestor. He once used that sword to slay other beings and established the glory of today’s Dragon Realm. After that, the sword vanished, and no one knows its current whereabouts. Once, people in the Dragon Realm sought that sword but couldn’t find it; the Sword of the Dragon Emperor disappeared without a trace," the elder explained.
Tang Zhong heard this and found the story fascinating. He could hardly believe the Sword of the Dragon Emperor could just disappear.
"It is precisely because of this matter that the arrogant Xue Wuji rebelled, for in his understanding, he is the true ruler, and only he is qualified to possess the Sword of the Dragon Emperor," the elder explained.
Tang Zhong understood.
He had little interest in power.
He didn’t understand what the Dragon Realm founder thought, insisting on hiding the Sword of the Dragon Emperor and not giving it to others, which resulted in today’s catastrophe.
Why?
It’s just a sword.
Whoever desires the Dragon Realm’s power should have it. Does ruling truly bring happiness?
Once a person truly holds power, they may lose much joy.
Tang Zhong walked from Earth, seeing many people in power.
After gaining power, their minds would be utterly transformed.
"The prophecy states that the Lost Dragon can find the Sword of the Dragon Emperor, and you are that Lost Dragon. I think you could potentially lead us to the sword, and if you succeed, you will be the next Dragon Realm ruler," the elder said.
Dragon Realm ruler.
Upon hearing this title, Tang Zhong looked at the elder and felt his body trembling for some reason.
His blood vessels were pulsating.
This was the Dragon Blood boiling within him.
Though his mind wasn’t drawn to this power, his body was now stirred by it.
"I hope so, but don’t pin too much hope," Tang Zhong said.
"No... the High Priest already stated, finding the Sword of the Dragon Emperor will solve the calamity. Wait, I’ll show you something." the elder said.
